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They have the exact same layout and the Spirit class is still our favorite. Of note, the Spirit did some time running itineraries in Australia (pre-Covid) and they made a few changes, including the addition of an arts/crafts space. When we did a Panama cruise on her last year, they had craft classes for about 30 people at a time, first-come, first served. Generally the type of painting or small crafts people may do as hobbies and I think the whole thing may have been branded by Michael's. In terms of decor, given recent controversies on the subject, the Pride does include a 6-7 deck high mural of the David statue that faces the glass elevators in the lobby. Doesn't bother me, but I could see how it might surprise some.

There is no recording that I saw. It's more of a physical review that really is just a binary check (do you pass the current requirement or not?). If you don't meet the current requirements, you don't move along in the line.